Lesson 1Line length (measure), leading, and optimal characters per line for long-form readingSet line length and leading to help easy long reading. You will work out best characters per line, change leading for sizes and fonts, and improve settings for thick text, notes, and multi-column setups.
Measuring characters per lineChoosing target line length rangesSetting leading for body textFine-tuning leading for headingsHandling narrow and wide columnsTesting pages with real contentLesson 2Paragraph styling: first-line indent vs space-between, hyphenation, widow/orphan controlSet paragraph styles that mix readability and neat typography. You will compare first-line indents and space-between, set line-up and hyphenation, and handle widows, orphans, and runts to keep pages looking even.
Indent vs space-between strategiesSetting alignment and justificationHyphenation rules and exceptionsWidow, orphan, and runt controlParagraph spacing and groupingUsing styles for global changesLesson 3Handling headings, subheadings, block quotes, lists, and pull quotes with consistent stylesMake steady styles for headings, subheadings, lists, and quotes. You will set order, spacing, and line-up so parts stay clear, look together, and easy to keep in long docs and sets.
Heading levels and naming conventionsSpacing above and below headingsStyling subheads and run-in headsBulleted and numbered list treatmentsBlock quotes and pull quote designBuilding reusable style sheetsLesson 4Running heads, page numbers, and chapter open treatments: placement, content, and typographic styleDesign running heads, page numbers, and chapter starts that guide readers. You will set places, content rules, and fonts for front parts, main text, and special pages while keeping it steady and not in the way.
Running head content conventionsPositioning and aligning foliosOdd and even page variationsSuppressing heads on special pagesDesigning chapter opening spreadsCoordinating with cover and seriesLesson 5Choosing main text and heading typefaces: serif vs sans-serif tradeoffs and licensing considerationsFind out how to pick body and heading fonts for printed books. You will compare serif and sans-serif choices, check readability, matching, and letter sets, and handle rights, built-in, and file types for making.
Serif vs sans-serif for long-form readingEvaluating readability and text colorPairing body, display, and special facesOpenType features for book typographyLicensing, embedding, and usage rightsManaging font files in the workflowLesson 6Type scale and hierarchy: establishing base font size, modular scale for h1–h4, and ratio examplesSet a font scale that aids clear order in a 6×9 setup. You will pick a base size, choose modular ratios, match sizes to heading levels, and test samples to keep steadiness, clearness, and flow in the book.
Choosing a base text size for printSelecting modular scale ratiosMapping sizes to h1–h4 levelsAligning scale with line lengthAdjusting scale for special pagesDocumenting the type hierarchyLesson 7Treatment of footnotes and endnotes: inline callouts, placement, spacing, and pagination strategiesPlan note systems that stay readable and not bothersome. You will style marks, pick places, manage spacing and lines, and deal with page turns, note breaks, and links in hard, note-full books.
Footnote vs endnote use casesStyling note reference calloutsNote text size, leading, and indentsPlacement, rules, and spacing logicHandling note breaks across pagesManaging notes in multi-author worksLesson 8Margins, type area, and optical alignment for a 6×9 trim: inner/gutter, outer, head, foot, and folio placementSet margins and text space for a 6×9 cut to make a steady, comfy page. You will set inside and outside margins, head and foot room, page number places, and use eye alignment to balance spreads and better looks.
Standard margin schemes for 6×9 booksBalancing inner and outer marginsHead, foot, and folio positioningDefining and testing the type areaOptical alignment of text blocksAdapting margins for binding methodsLesson 9Integrating images and diagrams: sizing, captions, float behavior, and image resolution for printLearn to ready, size, and place pictures and drawings for printed insides. You will handle clearness, colour ways, captions, and float ways so visuals show sharp and aid text without breaking reading flow.
Print resolution and color mode standardsSizing images for single and double columnsCaption hierarchy and typography rulesAnchoring, wrapping, and float behaviorBleeds, full-bleed spreads, and safetyPreflight checks for placed artwork
